Our Mission:
To strengthen communities through services that enhance the emotional and behavioral well-being of children, adults and families.
IMPACT Associate Clinician
Southeastern Directions for Life has an immediate opening for a full-time IMPACT Associate Clinician. Schedule is Sunday-Wednesday 10hr shifts.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree preferred but is required to have a minimum of Associate’s Degree in one of the social sciences or human services field. At least 1 year experience providing services to individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) including those with co-occurring substance use disorders is preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license and car insurance.
JOB SUMMARY:This member of the multidisciplinary team has responsibility to carry out rehabilitation and support functions and assist in treatment; substance abuse services; education, support, and consultation to families; and crisis intervention under the clinical supervision of QMHP and IMPACT Clinical Services Coordinator. This person must have a strong commitment to the right and ability of providing services to individuals with a serious mental illness (SMI). Must have a strong commitment to the right and ability of each person with SMI to live in normal community residences; work in market jobs; and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services. This person must be able to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with SMI and respect for client’s rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Essential job functions include but are not limited to:
Professional Integrity and Growth:
  1. Perform in accordance with the policies and procedures of Southeastern Behavioral
HealthCare (Southeastern Directions for Life).
  1. Provide case management for an assigned group of clients including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment team, assume primary responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising overall treatment goals and plans in conjunction with the ITT; provide individual supportive therapy and symptom management; ensure immediate changes are made in treatment plans as clients' needs change; educate and support clients' families; and advocate for clients' rights and preferences.
  2. Participate in comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history (e.g., onset, course and effect of illness, past treatment and responses, and risk behaviors), mental status, and diagnosis; physical health and dental health; use of drugs or alcohol; education and employment; social development and functioning; activities of daily living (e.g., self-care, living situation, nutrition, money management); and family structure and relationships.
  1. Consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process.
  1. Provide on-call crisis intervention covering nighttime hours and serve as a backup to evening and weekend staff.
  1. Document client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established methods and procedures.
  1. Participate in daily staff organizational meetings and treatment planning review meetings.
  1. Participate in providing substance use and treatment services.
Please email resume and/or application to:

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